Author: darklittleangel

My Favorite Summer Perfumes

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When I was a little girl I used to have a slight obsession with my mom’s fresh, summery perfumes–full of floral, fruity and exotic notes. I remember spraying my skin, pretending that I was a little lady and making up stories for each and every scent. Fortunately, now that I’ve grown up I have found my own fave perfumes. No need to steal mom’s anymore! 1.  Light Blue by Dolce&Gabbana, was inspired by the liveliness of Sicilian citron, the joy of Granny Smith apple and the spontaneity of bluebells. With it’s base of Cedarwood, Amber and Musk; fresh top notes of lemon and apple this perfume is here to stay and mesmerize everyone who happens to walk past you. 2.   Estee Lauder, Bronze Goddess. With top notes such as Sicilian bergamot and juicy mandarin, a base of caramel and coconut cream and a heart that blooms with an exotic blend of tiare milk, Tahitian gardenia, coconut oil, jasmine and orange blossom this perfume is sure to be described as exotic, warm and solar. 3. Oh …

How to Style a Maxi Skirt 5 Different Ways

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Every once in a while, comes a fashion trend that intimidates me or takes me awhile to embrace. This season, it’s the maxi skirt! If you always feared of looking like a homeless person instead of a boho goddess like Nicole Richie or were under the impression that a maxi skirt can only be worn into a bohemian outfit, think again… There are many different ways to style your maxi skirts! Enjoy fab ladies! Way #1: Classic For the classy ladies out there with a soft spot for chic and minimalistic go for a simple top with a monochromatic or a striped skirt like the one pictured here. Add a sexy twist with a slit and high heels which compliment each and every figure. Way #2: Sophisticated Boho For the ones who want to embrace their boho side but with a chic twist, try matching your skirts color to your top’s one or a belt. Little boho details like the paisley pattern, the cropped top and the vest-y white top add that necessary care-free touch without …

Summer’s Most Popular Nail Polish Shades According to the University of Oxford

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I don’t know about you but I’ve always been a huge fan of nail polishes and I can’t stop drooling over each and every color I lay my eyes on, however not all colors are appropriate for summer. Summer’s most popular shades seem to be divided into two color categories:  orange/fuchsia hues and blue/green hues. According to research made by the University of Oxford (yes they actually care about nail polishes!) the most popular red/fuchsia hues are the ones shown here: mulberry pink, salmon and tangerine orange. Also according to the University of Oxford each of these colors represents a feeling. Mulberry Pink= Happiness Salmon= Romance Tangerine= Energy.   Turquoise, blue-green and mint were picked by 1,900 women and girls of 20 to 30 years old with mint getting the first place by 987 votes. Each of these colors also represents a feeling: Mint= Calm Turquoise= Energy Blue-Green= Dreamy Who knew that our nail polish shades can represent a particular feeling? But what’s the shade of nail polish the majority of the women picked?? Red? Pink? Think …

How to Wear Spring Colors

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I’ve taken three of the most popular colors for spring: turquoise, orange, and green and showed you what other colors to pair them with for a playful, fresh look. Did you know orange is the color for creativity? Don’t forget to read about what each of the colors mean…Green is the color of nature, fertility, life with grass-green being the most restful color. Green symbolizes self-respect, well-being and balance. It also means learning, growth and harmony. It’s super easy to incorporate green in your wardrobe whether its summer/spring or autumn/winter. Bright hues such as purple and blue are the perfect pairing for spring! Orange is a power color, it is one of the healing colors and it also stimulates enthusiasm and creativity. Orange means vitality with endurance. People who like orange are usually thoughtful and sincere. Yes, orange is a power color however you shouldn’t be afraid to wear it. Pairing it with blue or yellow is the perfect way to stand out. Turquoise is the symbol of youth, both the color and the gemstone. This …

Look for less: Katniss Everdeen/The Hunger Games

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I’ve been hooked on the hunger games (both the books and movie) for a while now and I actually watched the movie twice (watching something as fab as THG only once just isn’t enough!). Not only is the movie filled with breath-taking, sitting- on- the- edge- of- your- seat- scenes, and the actors are exactly as I imagined them to be, but the movie has some great fashion as well! No matter if you are a die-hard fan or simply love to recreate the styles of fictional characters, no one can resist the charm of Jennifer Lawrence’s wardrobe as Katniss Everdeen. Casual and comfortable pieces such as sporty jackets and cargo pants, distressed leather jackets and combat boots and the popular Katniss braids (aka double braids) consist of the most edgy and fab wardrobes I’ve seen lately. Here are a few examples on how to recreate her style for less. A unique mix between military and edgy, her outfits can easily be recreated by adding just a few must-have pieces to your wardrobe. I found …

Pastel Blocking

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I am sure that you all know and love the recent color blocking trend however now that spring is here and pastel is considered this year’s “neon” maybe you should consider pastel blocking.  You may ask yourself what is pastel blocking all about. Well its simple pastel blocking ( I totally came up with this word) is the art of combining two or more pastel colored pieces into one fab outfit. Here are some examples. Don’t be afraid to experiment with colors. Baby blue, mint, lavender, lemon, light pink, light green and peach can look as fab combined together as styled individually.

“How to wear it: The Neon bag”

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Neon bags have been a trend for a while now, however they are not for the faint of hearts, carrying around a neon bag can be really tricky. Colors and textures should be carefully mixed in order to not look like a walking neon sign or someone working in the construction. Here are a few tips on how to wear neon bags with monochromatic and colorful outfits.   Monochromatic chic. In case you are not used to wearing really bright colors or splashes of neon, a bag is the perfect way to put a touch of color into your outfit without going into colorblocking territory. A neon bag can also be a perfect choice for a formal event or even work, if you combine it with a simple white shirt, white blazer, pants (better go for simple black pants instead of leather if you are going to work) and black pumps. Playing up with the same color In case you want to play up with neon colors, but you are still afraid to go overboard matching …

Back in Time: The Fashionable ’20s

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With the Great Gatsby due to come out and the flapper-esque dresses and skirts ruling the runway, the fashionable decade of ’20s couldn’t be more in fashion. However I wonder how many things do we really know about the ’20s? Here’s a list of things you should know: 1920s Fashion Was A Sign Of Liberation Turning their back on the more restrictive, tubular dresses of the 1910’s, the liberated women of the time turned to more comfortable clothing such as short pants or skirts. 1920s fashion for women now incorporated shorter styles with pleats, slits and gathers allowing for more freedom and motion. Colorful silk tights also came back into fashion for those who could afford them. A casual and/or sport variety was also made from cotton lisle. 1920s fashion had tights being folded just above the knee and kept in place with garters. 1920s fashion broke all the rules by raising hemlines to just below the knee, exposing the legs (something that had not been seen for centuries). Corsets and bustles of previous eras were replaced with camisoles, bloomers or a chemise. …

Celebrity Look for Less|A. Jolie

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Angelina Jolie was an angel walking on the red carpet of Golden Globes 2012 awards. With her white Versace dress and red lipstick, she mesmerized thousands of men and women all around the globe. I personally fell in love with her look, but knowing how hard it is to get my hands on a Versace dress I kept searching for a similar one until I found this AxParis dress. It may not be identical to the one Angie is wearing, but a short white dress is more versatile for us, everyday girls, than a maxi one. http://www.axparis.co.uk/products/Asymmetric-Frill-Dress-White.html With only 22 euros ($28) this is more than a good deal catch. http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12560386 A pair of red Mary-Janes can do no wrong and this Charlotte Russe ones cost only 33 euros/ 43 dollars —a good deal if you think about the versatility and timelessness of this piece. http://www.awin1.com/pclick.php?a=92295&clickref=c7700aae7f834cce950a431a0f17ed19&m=2194&p=190950091 I own this particular clutch and even though 25 euros/ 32 dollars can be called as too expensive for some, I reassure you of its quality and beauty. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Butler-Wilson-Crystal-Heart-Earrings/dp/B0049MY34O/ref=sr_1_3?s=jewelry&ie=UTF8&qid=1327172054&sr=1-3 Even though …